Sports Articles

Central-Phenix City boys rally past Smiths Station in doubleheader action

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– On Friday, Jan. 16, the Smiths Station Panthers hosted the Central-Phenix City Red Devils for a basketball doubleheader. While the boy’s game was a highly competitive rivalry matchup, the Central girls showed out in...

Auburn Gymnastics opens season strong, eyes high goals for 2026

BY ED SIKORA FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn gymnastics team is off to an impressive start to the 2026 season, earning a No. 6 national ranking from RoadToNationals.com after two weeks of competition. Their opening performance against NC State marked the...

A-Day Week presented by Golden Flake Set for April 10-18; Tickets on sale Feb. 1

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — The Auburn Family is invited to experience nine days of action as “A-Day Week,” presented by Golden Flake, takes over The Plains from April 10-18, featuring multiple sports and culminating in the annual A-Day Football Game on...

Trinity varsity girls notch first program win

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a memorable night for the Trinity Christian School girls basketball team, as the Eagles defeated The Oaks School 42-10 on Jan.6 to earn their first victory in just the second year as a varsity program.Trinity guard Emma...